I'm not versed in the technicalities of allegiance and representation, but this tweet from Gault from last year says Hicks hopes to become eligible in July 2026. Not sure if there's been an update since.
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jesus how did sharon knock off her finishing time down into the 2:20s after only a few miles?? was she even this good in college bc this is insane
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Michael Ottesen NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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He doesn't look old. The lines at the side of his eyes are due to sun exposure. I'm 38 and have no lines at all because I mostly stayed indoors for years. He has more hair than me, though.
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Why they don't use split screen 100% of the time makes no sense.
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testertester wrote:
This race just blew up American men's marathoning. Favorable conditions of course, but having American men go 2:03:45, 2:04:35, 2:05:41, 2:05:46, 2:05:56 is insane and nothing like it has happened before.
2:07-2:08 used to be elite in the US, not you need to be 2:05 to be elite.
With his age, I'm putting Hicks as the trials Olympic favorite in 2028. Talbi, Mantz right there with Young, Ford, and Klecker next tier.
taking the times out since we know the course nad conditions, i was just thinking about what this does the the Marathon Trials. I think Mantz and Talbi are the solid one and two, and that third spot is going to be rough. Young may miss out, Hicks could come through, but there are a LOT of great Americans for that third spot.
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reivers wrote:
Mercy Chelangat showing the same stride and cadence from her Alabama days, but looking stronger, more powerful now.
Chelangat en route to top 5 finish. Makes one wonder what other (and faster) NCAA XC Natl Champions who came after her could do in this event.
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DougC wrote:
ndxc02 wrote:
Hicks is the future. He’s only 24
Zouhair Talbi is a US Citizen now and should give Hicks some competition
Yes for sure but he'll be 33 by the trials. Hicks will continue to improve and I'm betting he'll be the favorite and best American marathoner hands down in two years. Mantz and Talbi will give him a fight, but Hicks is so young and has way more room to improve.
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HobbleCreek24 wrote:
whattheclose wrote:
For American Interest
Hicks 2:04:35
Young 2:05:41
Ford 2:05:46
Klecker 2:05:56Definitely good stuff with the favorable conditions
Klecker came from behind to beat Rory Linkletter there at the very end.
Glad to see Klecker putting it together regardless of the conditions. Letsrun is gonna have to chill on the workout threads making fun of him for a bit now.
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McLain and Frisbee still in 7th and 8th. McLain still has a shot at top 5.
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well yeah wrote:
Ja Morant wrote:
Those two don't really count do they because of the point to point/elevation drop while Mantz ran his time at Chicago.
Yeah, we know about the whole Boston course situation.
Then why are posters misrepresenting the times as being ahead of Mantz? Especially Hicks which is only 7 seconds ahead on a much faster course? They don't count.
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well.... wrote:
Why they don't use split screen 100% of the time makes no sense.
It sucks that I'm watching live and have to follow a message board to get real coverage.
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reivers wrote:
reivers wrote:
Mercy Chelangat showing the same stride and cadence from her Alabama days, but looking stronger, more powerful now.
Chelangat en route to top 5 finish. Makes one wonder what other (and faster) NCAA XC Natl Champions who came after her could do in this event.
Not great if they don’t want to. The marathon would be miserable if you weren’t really into it.
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Lokedi ran a 4:35 mile 24. Hopefully the AIU is on standby.
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Lokedi mile 24 in 4:35.
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Sub Max wrote:
Rupp gonna make that team with patient rebuilding. All other americans better hope they have a good day or the old fox will have them.
I would hope the American team is stronger than having him still be relevant
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Bob Sac wrote:
Lokedi ran a 4:35 mile 24. Hopefully the AIU is on standby.
What a joke!
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Bob Sac wrote:
Lokedi dropped a 4:49 mile 23. That's not even hiding it.
Just heard a 4:35 next mile
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